apartently I'm in a spamming mood this week

[lynnez59]

So I was reading through some articles on Jezebel (yes, D, you converted me) and I saw one on this new ABC Family show called "Huge" about teens at a fat camp and naturally my first reaction is WTF because (a) I tried watching that show "Secret Life..." one time and just couldn't sit through it, (b) I typically just can't stomach shows with even

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[goddessdster]

yes, D, you converted me

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I remember wanting to watch this, but TV is not in the cards for me right now. I find shows such as this are at least trying to promote diversity on TV and that is something I want to promote.

I do understand the desire to find value in who we are rather than feeling like we need to change to fit in. I've found value in my feminist reading and finding communities such as fatshionista and different peoples' blogs wherein they just show what they're wearing on a daily basis and look amazing. I have learned to be more loving toward myself (especially by reminding myself that I don't judge others based on their weight, so why am I judging myself?).

i need a kick ass zoe icon

[lynnez59]

I guess I should apprciate the baby-steps more as far as diversity in TV...but I've always had the personality that when I get an idea in my head or want something I want it NOW (of course then a couple weeks may pass and whatever IT is will lose it's luster or its just "only child syndrome" *shrugs*).

I think I am mostly over the whole "why can't people love me the way I am thing" but that show kinda triggered me. I honestly just don't know if I can watch it because it just hits too close to home for me and many of my issues.

Now I want to go check out this community here....

I still say books are more badass

[goddessdster]

I hear what you're saying about wanting it NOW, dammit. It speaks to that part of me that will love something that pisses me off, and then judging myself for loving it. I can't think of an example right now, but I will, oh yes I will.

Here try this blog:
http://frocksandfroufrou.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunshine-on-rainy-day.html

She's super cute, has awesome taste in clothes, and I am envious of the fact it is winter now in Australia, so she's modeling all kinds of sweatery things with tights.

Re: I still say books are more badass

[lynnez59]

Oh, I want that sweater with the fox around the neck!

She is super cute....she kinda reminds me of one of my co-workers who is really good at pulling together oddly trendy clothes or vintage-y looking clothes and owning them...not everyone can pull that off. I try and I feel weird...like I'm not in my own skin. I'm a jeans and T-shirt kind of person - comfort over style, but I would love just as an experiment for someone else to pick out clothes for me and what they think looks good on me...but they'd have to deal the the stipulations that I can't really wear shoes w/o socks very often and certainly only flats when I do.

*sigh* okay I have to work now...